Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Index to VCE Information

About the VCE

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the certificate that the majority of students in Victoria receive on satisfactory completion of their secondary education. The VCE provides diverse pathways to further study or training at university or TAFE and to employment.

Senior Secondary Initiatives

Industry Pathways in the VCE and VCALIndustry pathways in the VCE and VCAL will be introduced from 2015. They provide a new form of recognition for students who choose to complete a senior secondary program of study in a specific vocational area.

VCE Study Designs

VCE Study Designs and ResourcesA 'study' is broken up into four units. Each VCE study unit is numbered 1, 2, 3 or 4. Student programs may include some Units 1 and 2 in the second or final year and/or some Units 3 and 4 in the first year. The VCE Studies and Resources page is an alphabetical index to each study. Each study page provides past and sample exams (containing some answers), Study Designs, assessment advice and other teacher support materials relating to that study.

VCE Publications

VCE PublicationsA list of publications for teachers. Includes general information and publications about VCE administration, assessment and curriculum.

The VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET is the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's official publication for VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) and VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) studies.

VCE General Advice and Policy

Information and advice on VCE policy and processes, including specific information about the cyclical review of VCE studies.

VCE Administration & Forms

Administration, Forms & PoliciesAccess an alphabetical list of generic VCE forms. Find details about fees and charges (for full-fee paying overseas students) and how to access VCE scripts and Statements of Marks.VCE FormsDownload the forms used by schools when administering VCE programs.VCE and VCAL Administrative HandbookThis publication is an all-inclusive guide for principals, teachers and administrators, outlining the rules, regulations and policies governing the delivery of the VCE and VCAL. Student TransfersOutlines information about transfers of students during their VCE studies.

Return to Study - VCE for Adults

Return to StudyProvides adults with information about studying for the VCE, VCAL and VET.

Schools and Study Search

Schools and Study SearchThis function lets you conduct a search of Victorian senior secondary subjects sorted by school. The listing is based on which studies are actually taught by a school.

Equivalent Qualifications and credit towards VCE

Equivalent QualificationsInformation on the issue of a Statement of Equivalent Qualification to people who have educational qualifications from overseas. Includes a summary of equivalent qualifications (listed alphabetically by country), a sample statement and how to apply.

University recognition of the VCE

University recognition of the VCEThe VCE is accepted for entry to all Australian universities and most international universities, subject to the same conditions applied to local students. Find a list of international universities that accept the VCE for entry.

VCE Statistics

VCE Awards

VCE Excellence and Awards

VCE Leadership Award - recognises the efforts of VCE students in promoting community involvement in their local school and wider community. Find out how you can enter the Award, and read about the monthly winners for the current VCE year

VCE Season of Excellence - an annual festival of works created by VCE students in technology, design, multimedia and the cinematic, visual and performing arts. Find out how you can take part in the Season, and where the current year's performances and exhibitions will be held.

Premier's VCE Awards - these awards are given to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the VCE.